Horse owner shoots pit bulls to save animal

ELK, Wash. - The owner of a miniature horse says he was forced to shoot and kill three pit bulls that were mauling his animal.

Thursday, the horse's owner told the Pend Oreille County Sheriff's Office the three dogs had come onto this property, off Juanita Lane and started attacking his horse.

The man fired several warning shots to try and scare the dogs and when the warning shots did not work, the man turned his aim to the dogs, shooting all three.

Two of the dogs died on the scene and the third ran off only to die later at a veterinarian's office.

While trying to get in touch with Justin Howell, the dogs' owner, a deputy discovered marijuana growing on Howell's property.


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most pits I have had the pleasure of meeting are sweet marshmellows who play nice with my psycho 10 pound puppy. I am of the Firm belief that this is the owner's aggression toward the pits shining through

I'm no dog lover (though I don't particularly mind them), but I don't buy that there are "dangerous breeds" apart from the fact that certain breeds are more attractive to owners who are utter asshats, want the dogs for the wrong reasons, and treat them accordingly. But in the hands of an irresponsible owner, any dog can become a menace.

They always seemed yappy and crazy but it is because the owners spoil them and don't train them is why they are the way they are. I have a small dog now and she is learning who is boss.